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Buttermilk vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Buttermilk and Wheat gluten

  • Buttermilk has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B5, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily Selenium needs 69% more than Buttermilk.
  • Wheat gluten contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Milk, buttermilk, fluid, cultured, lowfat and Vital wheat gluten.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +10300%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +1554.5%
Contains more Selenium +1885%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 2% 8% 39% 14% 25% 12% 4% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Potassium +51%
Contains more Calcium +22.4%
Contains more Iron +10300%
Contains more Magnesium +127.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +192.1%
Contains less Sodium -84.7%
Contains more Zinc +102.4%
Contains more Copper +1554.5%
Contains more Selenium +1885%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 1% 0% 4% 9% 36% 2% 17% 8% 4% 28% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +999.1%
Contains more Protein +2170.7%
Contains more Fats +110.2%
Contains more Carbs +187.9%
Contains more Other +12.4%
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.31 g
Fats: 0.88 g
Carbs: 4.79 g
Water: 90.13 g
Other: 0.89 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Water +999.1%
Contains more Protein +2170.7%
Contains more Fats +110.2%
Contains more Carbs +187.9%
Contains more Other +12.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2354.5%
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.548 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.254 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.033 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2354.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Buttermilk Wheat gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Buttermilk Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 4.79g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 3.31g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.88g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 4.79g 13.79g Wheat gluten
Calories 40kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 4.79g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0g 0.6g Wheat gluten
Calcium 116mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 0.05mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 11mg 25mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 89mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 151mg 100mg Buttermilk
Sodium 190mg 29mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.42mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.011mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.002mg Buttermilk
Selenium 2µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 47IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin A RAE 14µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin E 0.05mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin D 1IU 0IU Buttermilk
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B3 0.058mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B5 0.275mg 0mg Buttermilk
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0mg Buttermilk
Folate 5µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin B12 0.22µg 0µg Buttermilk
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg Buttermilk
Tryptophan 0.042mg Buttermilk
Threonine 0.141mg Buttermilk
Isoleucine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Leucine 0.313mg Buttermilk
Lysine 0.277mg Buttermilk
Methionine 0.087mg Buttermilk
Phenylalanine 0.171mg Buttermilk
Valine 0.217mg Buttermilk
Histidine 0.1mg Buttermilk
Cholesterol 4mg 0mg Wheat gluten
Saturated Fat 0.548g 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.254g 0.156g Buttermilk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.033g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Buttermilk Wheat gluten
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Buttermilk
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
15%
Buttermilk
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.79g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.276g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Buttermilk
Buttermilk is relatively richer in vitamins

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Buttermilk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170874/nutrients
  2. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.